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Fruit trees in a temperate climate: planting tips, rootstocks, mulch, prune, thin fruit

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  • The six year old apple, pear and plum trees at Homeacres, in June then September. See how rootstocks affect growth, what happens if fruit is not thinned enough, and the apple harvests of different varieties.
    In the UK buy great trees from Walcote Organic Nursery in Worcs walcotnursery.co.uk/
    Summer 2018 at Homeacres in Somerset, SW UK zone 8 climate.
    I sell books and a calendar from my website, with information such as timings and best veg for second plantings in summer, charlesdowding.co.uk/product-...
    Follow me on Instagram charles_dowding, Twitter @charlesdowding and Facebook.
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    My website has much information about no dig, for example charlesdowding.co.uk/start-here/
    I have two online courses which include hundreds of photos and exclusive video content, for more information go to charlesdowding.co.uk/product-...
    Videography at Homeacres and edited by Edward Dowding

КОМЕНТАРІ • 656

  • @boomshankaman
    @boomshankaman 3 роки тому +7

    I’m binge watching all these episodes, there can’t be a nicer bloke on the internet.

  • @astonesthrow
    @astonesthrow 3 роки тому +10

    This man's way of life is where the world is headed. Don't let the media fool you.

  • @preciousmetalhead5155
    @preciousmetalhead5155 5 років тому +188

    I hit the 👍 button on these videos before I even watch them. Best garden series on the web.

  • @brunojl2
    @brunojl2 4 роки тому +43

    Charles: "I could then go ahead and show you each tree in turn..."
    Me: *grabs cup of tea* Oh, please do!

  • @unconventionalme8048
    @unconventionalme8048 5 років тому +96

    OHMY GOSH! I love this guy! Charles, your heart and nature is a BLESSING dude! You really have a way of lifting other's spirits by just speaking a few words.... Thanking God for you and your work! Big hugs!

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  5 років тому +18

      This is kind of you to say, I am just me, happy to help!

    • @summermucha5207
      @summermucha5207 3 роки тому +1

      @Unconventional Me, I agree with you full heartedly! 💕

    • @wildchook745
      @wildchook745 2 роки тому

      Yep, I agree. I love listening to Charles.

  • @97grad
    @97grad 4 роки тому +57

    The information you so generously share is priceless

  • @Greentreeanduril
    @Greentreeanduril 5 років тому +57

    Sat in my potting shed, with my brand new wood burning stove next to me ( a roasting 25 degrees ) watching this, whilst drinking a cup of tea. Looking out onto my garden, wondering where I can fit an apple tree. Always hit the like button before the video starts, as I know it’s going to be good.
    Merry Christmas to you, and everyone.

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  5 років тому +6

      How charming! Choose M27 rootstock and consider cordon pruning if space is really tight, even fit in two trees.

    • @Greentreeanduril
      @Greentreeanduril 5 років тому +1

      Thank you very much for the advice, I’ll be sure to look for the M25 rootstock.

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  5 років тому +11

      M27!! (M25 is the largest tree)

    • @Greentreeanduril
      @Greentreeanduril 5 років тому +14

      M27, haha sorry, that could of been a problem in a few years. I’d of been sat under a giant apple tree, thinking I’m sure Charles Dowding said M25.

    • @ldlk2829
      @ldlk2829 3 роки тому +1

      @@Greentreeanduril hahaha

  • @nikigores8774
    @nikigores8774 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for a delightful fruit tour...your green thumb sure extends beyond vegetables! Congrats!

  • @katrinalewis4147
    @katrinalewis4147 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you, Mr. Dowding. You're such a pleasant man and your videos are a real gift.

  • @MrSaigy
    @MrSaigy 5 років тому +40

    Always a joy to watch these beautiful videos Mr Dowding. 30 minutes of serenity. Thank you very much and a merry Christmas to you and your family.

  • @tonyalways7174
    @tonyalways7174 5 років тому +5

    Quite probably the most informative fruit tree video I’ve ever watched. Eternally grateful for Mr Dowding’s willingness and ability to share his knowledge.

  • @MargaretWalkerCellist
    @MargaretWalkerCellist 3 роки тому +1

    The fruit-growing capital of the world, New Zealand (I've been to South Island 3x) often grows fruit trees very close together, pruning them so they're like a hedge. In fact some NZ websites claim that one can harvest 13,000 lbs of apples off an acre, and when I heard THAT, I planted my fruit trees growing here in the AZ desert, putting another tree in between the ones I had planted 24' apart, so now they're 12' apart. Why? because WATER is the biggest issue, and I don't want to waste a DROP of water in my orchard. I love apples in an orchard because apple juice is easy, and my animals eat the apples, even my Great Pyranees dog ("Tundra") eats them in her breakfast meal, with carrots and eggs. Apple juice is great for cleaning water spots off the sink, especially if it has turned to vinegar. Yours look very marvelous, Charles. When I juice them, the chickens eat the pulp if I can't use it any other way, or my goat, named "Heather".

  • @readingroomcafeproject
    @readingroomcafeproject 2 роки тому +5

    I LOVE that you've shown yearly in the year and then fruiting, this take so much time and effort and I really appreciate it

  • @summermucha5207
    @summermucha5207 3 роки тому +1

    I just LOVE YOU! Thank you for sharing your beautiful connection with the natural world. Parents, take note: This is real, devices are not. Go outside and play!

  • @edres7563
    @edres7563 2 роки тому +2

    I simply love your channel! Finally a practical realistic gardening channel for people in the UK!! I cant get enough of your content since i discovered your channel!

  • @threethousandpercent7919
    @threethousandpercent7919 5 років тому +2

    Thank you very much for taking us around your Apple trees.

  • @nicoletaelias2559
    @nicoletaelias2559 5 років тому +6

    You are such an awesome educator!!! Love your videos and hope to incorporate all the principles you teach. Love the “ no dig” idea. Please keep sharing!

  • @benjaminreid2335
    @benjaminreid2335 5 років тому +1

    Thank you Mr. Dowding and I hope you have happy holidays.

  • @edwinmonster90
    @edwinmonster90 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Makes picking a new species for our garden easier!

  • @gardeningindalmatia3434
    @gardeningindalmatia3434 5 років тому

    What a sight to behold Charles! We can only hope and work diligently to one day become as acomplished growers as You are. Cheers!
    Happy holidays and best wishes in NEW GROWING YEAR!

  • @tomrock1988
    @tomrock1988 5 років тому +8

    Wonderful to see your orchard. What a joy to grow apples, pears and plums. I'm in the tropics and surrounded by fruit but it's paradise everywhere.

  • @teresamexico309
    @teresamexico309 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful voice and interesting tips, thank you Charles.

  • @TheMwales
    @TheMwales 5 років тому +1

    What a wonderful holiday surprise! Thank you so much for this break from the craziness of the season!

  • @genevievefortruth
    @genevievefortruth 5 років тому +2

    Thanks so much for your videos, this one especially since I am planning to plant a bunch of one year old fruit trees next spring.

  • @jayneeburks8482
    @jayneeburks8482 5 років тому +4

    Thank you for the tour. I too share my fruit with some insects (and squirrels). I am thankful for the bounty.

  • @Pfessor_Moriarty
    @Pfessor_Moriarty 5 років тому +2

    Fantastic Charles. I have a Jonagold out the back, consistent cropper and a big tree but I know I haven't been pruning it really correctly, now I will!

  • @PracticalPrimate
    @PracticalPrimate 5 років тому +1

    Really enjoyed this one Charles :) Thank you for the amazing videos you are putting out.

  • @kerlaw1
    @kerlaw1 5 років тому +5

    Another great informative vid , I have had a Victoria plum in garden for around 6 years and never had a plum , so the pruning shall start and hopefully next year I’ll be plum happy 😃

  • @acolourist1798
    @acolourist1798 5 років тому +1

    Thank you for all your information, really helpful. Wishing you a Happy Christmas, with festive wishes.

  • @shonitagarcia3222
    @shonitagarcia3222 5 років тому

    Your garden all around is so beautiful. I love your collection of fruit trees. Thank you for sharing.

  • @daskasspatzle2396
    @daskasspatzle2396 5 років тому +3

    I am so grateful for my Jakob-Fischer apples, a flavour you cannot buy.
    Growing fruit is a good thing to do.

  • @moo1388
    @moo1388 5 років тому +1

    You are really some special kind of person. So interesting. Always look forward to your videos.

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  5 років тому

      Thanks Becky Jo you have made me happy to hear that! Glad you like the videos.

  • @EdwardsComment
    @EdwardsComment 5 років тому +3

    Wow, inspiring. I've got to get more fruit trees in the ground👍

  • @mystforest
    @mystforest 5 років тому +7

    I never knew that apple trees took a year off, sometimes! Wow. Love this series. Absolutely a UA-cam gem.

  • @MarciesWhimsySoaps
    @MarciesWhimsySoaps 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you, Mr.Dowding! I love your videos and Ive learned so much from you! Hello from Dickson, Tennessee, USA!

  • @vnickcolvin4971
    @vnickcolvin4971 5 років тому +3

    How fortunate you are!

  • @Haze1434
    @Haze1434 5 років тому +2

    What a fantastic video, thank you Charles. Wonderful :) I bet you'd be an amazing fella to sit and have a good chat with, could listen to your expertise all day!

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  5 років тому +1

      Cheers Haze, I feel privileged to be able to share my experience

  • @athyvandenberg289
    @athyvandenberg289 5 років тому +1

    Merry Christmas and a happy new year. I learned a lot from you this year and I hope a good growing year for all home growers. Eveline in southern Scotland

  • @mngardener6016
    @mngardener6016 5 років тому +2

    Just a wonderful video Mr.Dowding. I could have watched all day. My little orchard is in its 4th year and i am looking forward to the future.

  • @lindixie5624
    @lindixie5624 5 років тому +1

    Thank you. Very interesting. I have a few fruit trees on my allotment which I'm afraid I've neglected a bit so this has given me the encouragement to get them back under control.

  • @stevendowden2579
    @stevendowden2579 5 років тому +4

    great video well done charles have a great christmas

  • @timejumpertarot1114
    @timejumpertarot1114 4 роки тому +3

    Simply sublime! Sir, you are a wealth of useful information.

  • @dianneleon35
    @dianneleon35 5 років тому +1

    Beautiful orchard.
    Wonderful variety.
    Very inspirational.
    I'm very excited for spring to come and shop for a few varieties for my farm. Thank you so much.

  • @chhayakenia5656
    @chhayakenia5656 4 роки тому

    You give the best information possible. I have not watched a better informative video on fruit tree growing and care.

  • @jonathangreen6163
    @jonathangreen6163 5 років тому +4

    Thank you! Your videos are so informative and inspiring. Please keep it up, you are my favourite! From Vancouver, Canada.

  • @jdm0101
    @jdm0101 5 років тому +5

    Excellent video guys! Winter pruning tutorial next would be great :)

  • @enquery
    @enquery 5 років тому +2

    Great information. I always learn something worthwhile. Root stock sizes are fascinating. We lost an old Apple tree in our yard two years ago and have been looking to replace it, if not just for the flowers the bees love so much.

  • @petramacdougall
    @petramacdougall 5 років тому +3

    You have lots of fruit trees Charles, very impressive. I just pruned here so I was very exicited to see your new video. It is so satisfying to grow fruit, watch it come along and then eat it off the tree. Glad to see you do that at the end. My favorite is to go out back when the kids come home, pick the apple and then slice it up for all to enjoy. So rewarding.

  • @freddimble7024
    @freddimble7024 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you Charles for explaining about the fruit and other bits it will be very helpful as my tree's develop.

  • @helenp81
    @helenp81 5 років тому +1

    Fabulous thank you Charles, my apples are on their second year so this video will come in handy 👍🏻

  • @lisafeck1537
    @lisafeck1537 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the tour of your fruit trees. From Central, southern Virginia U.S.A.

  • @rafaelfilhofilho
    @rafaelfilhofilho 5 років тому +4

    Great place! beautiful fruits.

  • @ethelfitzjohn5151
    @ethelfitzjohn5151 2 роки тому

    great. Thank you Charles, I understand more about rootstocks now.

  • @ellaolesen
    @ellaolesen 4 роки тому

    Charles you are the best! Thanks from Vancouver Island Canada 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @stevestanleyadifferentchic8936
    @stevestanleyadifferentchic8936 5 років тому +3

    I love your fruit trees. We are putting in an Orchard with a focus on Antique apples.

  • @beverleymellor
    @beverleymellor 3 роки тому

    What a wonderful video. I searched hi and low for this information a few years ago and didn’t find anything so helpful and informative. Thanks once again Charles for all your efforts we do appreciate all the knowledge you impart 🙏🏻😊☘️

  • @whatdidyouthinkwouldhappen1203
    @whatdidyouthinkwouldhappen1203 5 років тому +1

    We did the bad spots out even the worms and eat them, still good. Thank you and have a great day.

  • @bgeri5302
    @bgeri5302 4 роки тому +4

    Another great informative video, thanks Charles!
    I did not know that I needed to cut back on apple production. I have done my summer pruning already so now I will have a look at the apples. I luckily inherited my apple trees through the purchase of my new home so trying to learn as much as I can from you.

  • @jembo1959
    @jembo1959 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks Charles I enjoyed that video a lot.

  • @tedbastwock3810
    @tedbastwock3810 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful, informative video, love the ending

  • @Enzo_Mzo
    @Enzo_Mzo 5 років тому +3

    Man, even your voice is perfect and just so calming.

  • @JasonSmith-tv2zw
    @JasonSmith-tv2zw 5 років тому +2

    I bought a quince seedling from Puglia 8 years ago an this year we had about 10-12 large Quince, probably helped by the drought. Made lovely jelly and jam. Also a great year for Olives

  • @ChrisS-nw3ox
    @ChrisS-nw3ox 2 роки тому +1

    Very informative and enjoyable to see such beautiful fruit trees. I am on my second year this year of only four trees but hope to plant another two or three. Will look forward to watching more of your videos.

  • @parko1965
    @parko1965 4 роки тому +1

    A good thing from this lockdown, it's led me here. Blows Gardeners World out of the water. Brilliant videos, 100 of them by the way.

  • @shiningstar6659
    @shiningstar6659 5 років тому +11

    These all look delicious.

  • @JasonSmith-tv2zw
    @JasonSmith-tv2zw 5 років тому +1

    Thanks Charles, Merry Christmas

  • @R1D9M8B4
    @R1D9M8B4 2 роки тому

    You are absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much. I was about to go fruit crazy. I realize now I need to plan this out and think about what things will look like in 5 to 8 years.

  • @RiverPlaid
    @RiverPlaid 5 років тому +1

    I truly enjoyed this video 🌸

  • @coreenmcnally2505
    @coreenmcnally2505 5 років тому +2

    Thank you again for such an informative video. I am planting some fruit trees in the spring here in Ontario Canada and will follow your advice on pruning and thinning the fruit. This journey of growing food at home is made so much easier by hearing your advice and inspiration. Kind regards, Coreen.

  • @louisedavies6108
    @louisedavies6108 2 роки тому

    First time I've actually understood fruit tree pruning despite numerous books, articles etc. Thank you for your wonderful videos!

  • @CEOAMARU
    @CEOAMARU 5 років тому +22

    6 month's in the making this video. Respect Charles

  • @wamdok6742
    @wamdok6742 5 років тому +1

    You have such a lovely garden!

  • @michaelosborne3414
    @michaelosborne3414 3 роки тому

    Incredibly insightful, thank you!

  • @Whistlewalk
    @Whistlewalk 2 роки тому +1

    I am contemplating a small orchard in my small backyard as part of redesigning a veg and fruit garden. This was very interesting to me. Thanks!

  • @lucyc3912
    @lucyc3912 3 роки тому +1

    So inspiring!

  • @andymacdonald6093
    @andymacdonald6093 5 років тому +1

    Great vid Charlie lad. Happy new year.

  • @baljeet50
    @baljeet50 Рік тому

    Thoroughly enjoyed, thank you Charles

  • @ugtitto2654
    @ugtitto2654 4 роки тому

    What a heaven garden tour. I have shared this video even with my non-English speaking friend, who loves gardening.

  • @johncollins1602
    @johncollins1602 3 роки тому +2

    Great stuff man. Cheers😊✌

  • @Bestie-on-tour
    @Bestie-on-tour 5 років тому +1

    Hello from gardening lover from Thailand, love watching your video. Cheers

  • @gvas7560
    @gvas7560 5 років тому +2

    Love your videos. I hope to see more step by step videos on anything. I am on zone 8 also 🤗
    God bless you👍

  • @affordableliving2756
    @affordableliving2756 3 роки тому

    Thanks Charles. :) Love the video, I am slowly increasing my fruit tree numbers like you said with small root stock I'm able to get more than what would have been possible previously. Up to 15 fruit trees. :) Planted 10 this Feb. Very excited to see them bloom this year.

  • @Scruffy1000
    @Scruffy1000 5 років тому +4

    I don’t grow fruit, (no space), but boy was it good to see the sunshine!
    Love your work Mr D, please keep it going,
    Richard

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  5 років тому

      Thanks Richard and I know what you mean!

    • @aaron6841
      @aaron6841 5 років тому

      Single cordons take up no room really.😁😁😁

  • @PauseCreative
    @PauseCreative 5 років тому +1

    Merci pour ce joli tour !!! je suis admirative de tout ce que vous faite et de votre méthode pour faire pousser vos plantations ! Je souhaite qu'elle se développe sur toute la planète ! J'adore les pommes c'est mon fruit préféré et vous en avez une telle variété c'est magnifique! Brigitte

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  5 років тому +1

      Brigitte ca me fait plaisir le lire et oui, j'en mange toujours de ces pommes a Noel

  • @RizeTB1
    @RizeTB1 5 років тому +1

    ROFL my mouth watered when he bit into that apple. Thanks for all your knowledge and hard work. I am multi sowing my radishes thanks to you. 4 seeds to a place, 9 places to a square foot. Delicious cherry bell.

  • @shakengrain1942
    @shakengrain1942 5 років тому +1

    Thank you for removing fear of growing fruit trees! Am in similar zone to yours (8A) in South Carolina USA, where previous commercial apple growers have retired out almost completely. Will take a couple of years, but will soon have the crisp, wonderfully fresh apples I learned to love while growing up near these former orchards. This is an excellent description and example of how to do it on smaller, manageable scale.

  • @camicri4263
    @camicri4263 5 років тому +2

    Johnathan is my favorite apple ever! Essentially the ones that were in Romania. I love fruits and the ones from the store have no taste.
    Nice trees, thanks for the tour Charles!
    Merry Christmas to you and your family! Happy and blessed New Year!

  • @francishetherton1837
    @francishetherton1837 5 років тому +2

    Excellent, as usual! So much great information communicated so pleasantly.

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  5 років тому

      Thanks Francis

    • @francishetherton1837
      @francishetherton1837 5 років тому +1

      Charles Dowding - Happy new year! Met you in Germany recently (the Irishman in France) Reworked my beds added new no dig beds, sowed Fava beans and bought a Red Windsor apple tree :-)

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  5 років тому

      @@francishetherton1837 Ah yes I remember you for sure, had just forgotten your name.
      So we made a video in French.
      Snag is I was less fluent than I had thought!
      It releases in a month or so.

    • @francishetherton1837
      @francishetherton1837 5 років тому

      @@CharlesDowding1nodig bravo pour la vidéo en français ! Ce n'est pas grave. Les français apprécieront l'effort et adorent les petites fautes qu'ils trouvent charmantes. L'important c'est de communiquer vos idées au jardiniers francophones. Merci

  • @jugnukarluja
    @jugnukarluja 5 років тому +2

    Love the pear trees.

  • @roweyurboat573
    @roweyurboat573 5 років тому +1

    We grow Spartans in southern Ontario 6a and we get a heavy crop most years. Dry seasons can stunt fruit production for a season. Love them.

  • @MyFamilyGarden
    @MyFamilyGarden 5 років тому +1

    Good review of lots of varieties, I think I'll go looking for the red Windsor!

  • @dianeirvine1384
    @dianeirvine1384 5 років тому +2

    Thanks for the lovely video just before Christmas Day while giving the feet a rest from cooking and last tidy before all family come tomorrow. Love the information about all your wonderful trees. Makes me wonder what my little trees root stock are now, must find out. Merry Christmas to you and your family from NZ.

  • @steveo_o6707
    @steveo_o6707 Рік тому

    Charles, this vid helped mean lot! We are moving into a 1.2 acre property and I have been snapping pics of your garden and putting the pics in on the property Google map. You are always an encouragement to garden better. It's amazing to me that on our search there are so many 1acre homes and no garden, sad state of affairs humans have got into

  • @JeriLandersofHopalongHollow
    @JeriLandersofHopalongHollow 5 років тому +2

    Thanks Charles for all your great information and for being so kind, humble and charming in your videos. This info is much appreciated as I'm planning a row of 8 little fruit trees , as you have done. Wish I had this information before I let our Pear trees grow about 30 foot tall! I don't know what to do about those monsters now; they produce fruit like crazy, but the pears are as hard as a rock and never get soft... my donkeys get to eat all of them...every single year.

    • @CharlesDowding1nodig
      @CharlesDowding1nodig  5 років тому +2

      Nice to hear Jeri except for the pear trees! I would cut them back hard, unless they are growing where you don't need the space. Sounds like a variety for cooking.

  • @Adrian96.3
    @Adrian96.3 3 роки тому

    que alegría! no tengo mucho espacio, casi nada.. pero cuanto que estoy aprendiendo y que valioso!! gracias Charles!!!! te envió mucha energía, la mejor.. y los mejores deseos para ti amigo!!!

  • @salwa4ever818
    @salwa4ever818 2 роки тому

    I just love watching your videos, full of useful information very simply explained with lots of common sense. God bless you for sharing such valuable information not to mention letting us enjoy the beautiful garden of yours which is so uplifting. Also you talk calmly and slowly which helps us armatures to digest the exuberant amount of precious knowledge. A very warm greetings from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @Ken_H_
    @Ken_H_ 5 років тому +1

    Superb video as always Charles, merry Christmas and best wishes for 2019 👍🍎🍏🍐

  • @johnschlesinger2009
    @johnschlesinger2009 5 років тому +1

    Thanks so much for this video. So much valuable information. I have some apple trees, which were here when I moved four years ago, and I knew next to nothing about caring for them, but now I can get started. I had looked up pruning information on the RHS website, but found it daunting! I didn't know about summer pruning. Your vegetable garden is wonderful!

  • @lullabymelodia2764
    @lullabymelodia2764 5 років тому +1

    Thank you for all your wonderful videos. I would love to see a video showing how you deal with pests and diseases on your fruit trees...

  • @kevinbazan1623
    @kevinbazan1623 2 роки тому

    I truly enjoy your videos! We started planting fruit trees the past 2 years. Currently have 10 apple, 3 peach, 2 plum, 2 pear, 3 cherry and a crabapple. We're hoping for a fruitful season in a few years. As always, truly spectacular video, my friend. Cheers! 🍻
    ~Kevin, Michigan, US